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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,633.16, 543,762.04 and 162,781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,633.16, 543,762.04 and 162,781.48 is: 244,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,633.16 : 543,762.04 = 162,781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,633.16/543,762.04 = 162,781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,633.16x = 543,762.04 × 162,781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,633.16x = 88,514,389,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,514,389,639.02/362,633.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,087.96

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